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Geometry laboratories for homeschool
Make Multiple Vectors Fun! Pirate Treasure Hunt - Physics, Trigonometry
This is one of my student’s favorite activities. Who doesn’t want to go outside and map out some vectors? It works well in physics or trigonometry for understanding how to add and subtract multiple vectors. 10 different maps are provided for student groups to make their way from a single point of origin to a designated, X-marks-the-spot, using compass headings of N, S, E, and W and specified distances. The groups all have a different path but end up at the same place. At the end, students dr
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Drawing 3D Solids From Different Perspectives Snap Cube Lab
-Each student needs a set of snap cubes (they will only use at most 9 at a time), an individual whiteboard or other hard moveable surface, handout, and pencil.
-Have students label whiteboard with FRONT, BACK, LEFT, and RIGHT as shown on the next page.
-Walk students through how to build the first 3D figure. Then have them place the figure in the center of the whiteboard with the word FRONT closest to them. Have students then hold the whiteboard with the figure on top at eye level and draw wha
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5th - 10th
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Surface Area (Prisms and Pyramids) and Volume Lab
Surface Area and Volume Lab--No Materials Required!
What's Included:
Surface Area and Volume Notes
Formulas for Surface Area of Prisms (Rectangular, Triangular, Pentagonal, Hexagonal, Octagonal), Surface Area of Pyramids (Square, Rectangular, Triangular, Pentagonal, Hexagonal, and Octagonal) and Volume of Rectangular Prisms.
Nets of 3D Shapes (Illustrated)
Practice problems for each prism and pyramid
Answer Keys for each practice problem
Surface Area in the Real World mini-project and sample
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6th - 7th
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Vectors Lab (Force Table) | Physics
This is not a traditional Force Vector Lab. It has a lot more emphasis on inquiry-based learning opposed to the classical labs which have lots of directions to follow and information to plug in. This lab is great because there are an infinite number of ways to solve each problem/scenario. Students will need to be creative and think for themselves in order to complete this lab. What is included (FULLY EDITABLE):Lab Worksheet - Differentiated worksheets for CP (Regular), Honors, and AP - Step-by-s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
Also included in: Vectors Lab Bundle | Physics
Geometry:Concurrent Points GeoGebra Activity - Circumcenter & Incenter -w/ Key
Tired of teaching the same boring lessons on Circumcenter and Incenter? After years of using the standard book resources, I decided to create this activity that demonstrates some real-life applications of these concurrent points. This product includes 9 tasks (with complete answer key and screen shots of graphics). Each task will ask students to find a real life circumcenter or incenter. (While this product did not include any centroid or orthocenter problems, I left those options on the top
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Flip Book Transformation Project
Students create a flip book using Power Point to discover and/or apply properties of geometric transformations. The student handout provides detailed instructions on how to create the flip book which includes using the “duplicate slide” feature in Power Point. Students are required* to create a minimum of 10 slides with 4 different movements. Students are given the opportunity to choose what type of movements they use within given parameters. This choice provides the opportunity for great di
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Transformations Bundle
Pythagorean Spiral Geometry Project
In a project combining high school geometry with creative design and art, students will discover connections between: Pythagorean Theorem, Special Right Triangles, Right Triangle Trigonometry, patterns, and design. This highly engaging project includes both a Pythagorean spiral creation and also requires students to show supporting math calculations to find hypotenuse lengths and central angle measures (SOH CAH TOA). This is always a favorite project of my students year after year!!A student s
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8th - 12th
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50 Math Labs - Fractions Operations Number Sense Graphing Data Math Skills
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Math Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Operations, Math Skills, Geometry, Shapes, Fractions, Percen
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K - 8th
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Rocket Math | Geometry, Protractor, Averaging, Measurement STEM
Rocket Math includes step-by-step instructions to building and launching foam rockets. Your students collect, average and analyze the data to find the optimum launch angle. Included are a graphing template so that the instructor can enrich the lesson by graphing variables. Students will explore measurement, angles, averaging, recording data, geometric terms, scientific method using variables, and graphing. Included in the Rocket Math download:*Step-by-step instructions with photos for building f
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3rd - 8th
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Moon Phases Lab & Lesson: Learning the Moon Phases & Patterns
This lab begins with a great introduction to teaching moon phases because it allows students to visually observe the changing phases of the moon as a result of the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon. Give your students this amazing EXPERIENCE that they will not forget. Don't just read about it or teach it, but let your students SEE for themselves! By the end of Day 1, students should understand why/how we have moon phases and should be able to predict the next phase in a sequence.Ma
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3rd - 5th
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Rotation Investigation with Snowflakes
Students use inquiry to explore the properties of rotations on a coordinate plane using their own snowflakes. Students are given specific directions on how to make their snowflake, line it up on graph paper, and follow the holes around the snowflake in order to discover the properties of rotation. There is a Check for Understanding for the teacher to use as a quick assessment. This is also a fun way for students to practice identifying coordinates on a coordinate plane.This product includes: Stu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Transformations Bundle
Similarity: A Clip Art Investigation
In this inquiry activity, students will use clip art to discover the properties of similar figures (corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal). Have students pick out a clip art that represents them. It is preferable to choose clip art that has some straight lines and definite angles to measure. (For example, a baseball would not be easy to gather the necessary data, but a baseball bat or baseball player would be suitable.) Students should then make the clip art 2 dist
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7th - 10th
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Discovering the Area of a Circle Activity
I give each student one half sheet with the instructions and 2 circles. The instructions advise the students to cut out the left circle into 8 sectors and shape their sectors into a parallelogram. Before the next step, we discuss as a class what the formula is for finding the area of a parallelogram and how we can use that to derive the formula for the area of a circle. My 7th graders usually spend about 20 minutes on this activity. They will need prior knowledge of the circumference formulas an
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6th - 8th
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Geometry Indirect Measurement Lab
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE GROUND… What’s the tallest place around? Using a mirror placed on the ground, students will determine heights of objects that are not conveniently measured by other means and take indirect measurement from a concept into practice. The lab has clear instructions for how to execute the measurements, an example, and then templates for students to do their own measurements and computations.Teachers must have mirrors and tape measures for this lab - 1 set for each group of stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Discovering Transformations in RIGID Motion with Geogebra (Instructor Bundle)
Discovering Transformations in RIGID Motion with Geogebra (Preview) is a lesson that includes almost all of the Geometry Congruence Common Core State Standards in an activity that allows students to explore the concepts of TRANSLATION, REFLECTION, ROTATION, and CONGRUENCE by SSS, SAS and ASA using Geogebra, an online geometry web application.
The pages included in the INSTRUCTOR COPY are:
-- Student Copy pp. 1-13, 28-29 (Contents)
-- 3 Step-by-Step Guided Activities
-- 6 Questions Re
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9th - 12th
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Discovering Transformations in RIGID Motion with Geogebra (Student Booklet)
Discovering Transformations in RIGID Motion with Geogebra is a lesson that includes almost all of the Geometry Congruence Common Core State Standards in an activities that allows students to explore the concepts of TRANSLATION, REFLECTION, ROTATION, and CONGRUENCE by SSS, SAS and ASA.
Many of our students are visual learners and I wanted to create a lesson that allowed them to learn visually as well as capture the information so that they could create a report once the lab exercises were done b
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8th - 12th
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Transformations -- Virtual Manipulatives for Middle School Math Common Core
This lab guides students through five of the transformations virtual manipulatives (applets) from the nlvm website: Translations, Reflections, Rotations, Dilations, and Compositions. These virtual manipulatives are a great way for students to explore the foundations of transformations in a fun and conceptual format. My students really enjoy working through these labs and I enjoy the math understanding and discussions that follow. Six other nlvm labs for Middle School Math are available in My TpT
Geodesic Dome Design and Evaluation with Jelly Beans and Toothpicks
A three page lab for building a geodesic dome using jelly beans and toothpicks. This lab can be adapted to use other materials: marshmallows, gum drops, etc. as a homework project. There is a "re-mix" sheet to use for this purpose. One lab page is for construction of a dome by different student groups and one lab page is for the evaluation of the other domes created by the student groups.
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4th - 6th
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Unit Conversions and Dimensional Analysis
A lot of the time, it's difficult to incorporate hands-on activities into math classes. This lab provides a great way for middle school students to apply their knowledge of unit conversions to a real-world application: house square footage and floor plans. First, students will find the dimensions of each room in their house using only their feet. Then, they will convert their measurements into actual feet. They will use this information to find the area of each room and create a floor plan using
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6th - 8th
Balsa Wood Suspension Bridge
This twist on the traditional Balsa Wood Suspension Bridge, is a long-term project for either an individual or a team to complete. It successfully meets half the standards of a semester of Geometry and Physics. From researching the methods of building a bridge and the physics of wave resonance and frequencies, students design and develop their own suspension bridges, made primarily of balsa wood, to hold (by dangling) as large amount of weight as possible.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Astronomy Astrolabe Lab Middle School Science
Essential QuestionHow did early astronomers measure the stars and planets?Combine Math and science in your classroomI begin this lab by asking students who is the most important on a Pirate ship. They tell me it is the Captain and inform them that is the wrong answer. The navigator is because he knows your location and where the buried treasure is located.MaterialsPlastic protractor with a holeLarge plastic straw12-inch piece of stringSmall bolt or washer (or other metal weight that can be tie
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Astronomy light, planets sizes , space rocket and sun tracking
Special Angle Pair Investigation
Have students discover the relationships between special angle pairs.
This investigation allows students to discover the meaning and relationships of special angle pairs including vertical angles, adjacent angles, supplementary angles, complementary angles, and linear pairs.
It is a great introduction to special angle pairs and helpful practice for students with using a protractor.
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7th - 12th
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BUNDLE: 45-45-90, 30-60-90, CIRCLE AND SQUARE PUZZLES
A collage of a circle and a square is presented; diagonals are inserted.* A chart below the figures is given for students to fill in the measurements of each segment and/or circumference based on one given value.* The puzzle is quite the challenge, but can be a rewarding activity to complete especially if students compete with one another in class to see who can fill the table fastest and most accurately.* Additionally, the puzzle can be used as an extra credit project when they finish daily as
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Math Lab How to Draw a Fibonacci Spiral and DISTANCE LEARNING/NO PREP
I am absolutely excited to share the following Math Lab that teaches students how to draw a Fibonacci Spiral!* This lab is an outstanding way to open any lesson or unit on sequences!* Leonardo Fibonacci is introduced and it is explained to students how the sequence got its name.* Students are given examples of the Fibonacci Sequence as it appears in nature and in architecture.* A list of materials required to complete this lab is provided in the lab.* Students follow well-defined steps to
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Draw the Fibonacci Spiral, Fibonacci in Nature, Golden Ratio
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